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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
In Honor OF Cardinal Gibbons.

ROME, April .. 2.-Polygot academia in
honor of Cardinal Gibbons was held To-
day. The exercises opened with tri.
umphal hymn and chorus, specially CON-
posed bp Rev. Francesca Borghi. This
was followed by Latin address from Rev.
Mooney, of Chicago; solo by George l..
Hons, Boston; Italian address by Frederick
ROok, Albany; English address by Rior.
dan, Baltimore; concerted piece, Remus
Propontifoo nostrO leone, by Rev. Francesca
Borghi; "Star Spangled Banner" and
chorus and French poem, by Henry Newry,
New York. Final chorus composed by
Rev. Francesca Borghi.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
Greatly Excited.

Not few of the citizens Of Wheeling
have recently become greatly excited over
the astounding facts, that several OF their
friends who have been pronounced by their
physicians a. incurable and..beyoDd all hope
suffering with that dresded monster
Consumption-have been completely cured
by DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, the only remedy that does posi-
tiyely cure all throat and lung diseases,
Coughs. Colds, Asthma and Bronchitis.
Trial bottles free at at Logan & Co drug
store, lalge bottles IL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
LOOKS KIND OF WET.
THE PROHIBIrIONIsS APPARENTLY DE-
PRATRD IN MICHIGAN.
NOtbipe Definite Known on Which 10 Base an Estl-
mats-A Surprising Result of The Election in
Cincnnati-Ths Results at hingo,
StsubenVills and Elsewhere.
so,eial Tsleoram to the Register.

Special Telegram 10 he heH'SteT'
DETROIT, MICH, April A sno"
storm ragged Throughout the interior OF the
State and has interfered with the col
lection of returns. The great
cities of the State went very heavily against
the prohibitory amendment. Detroit by
1s, 600, Grand Rapids by 5000, East sagi'
nav by l, 800, Muskegon by 800, and all the
others accordingly, while the country went
very strongly for it. The State is in great
doubt, with the chances at this time
favoring the defeat of the amendment
The Republican State ticket is elected by
from 12, 900 to Is, 900.
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BoUGHT WITH So, 200, 900.
Great Purchase of Valuable Mineral
Privileges.

Great Purchase of Valuable Mineral
Privileges.
PARKBRsBURG, April 3.-One of the
most extensive of all the schemes projected
for the development of the mineral wealth
of this State is that Of the Southern
Natural Gas and Oil Company, composed
of wealthy capitalists of West Virginia,
Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio. The COM
pany has Just purchased the oil, mineral
and gas rights which the famous Brian
family, of Jackson county, adioin-
ing this, reserved to themselves at
the time they disposed of thier
immense tracts of land. These rights have
been owned in the past by Frederick Prem
tice, the famous oil and gas man Of New
York city. The privileges which have
lust been bought include Is, 500 acres in
Logan county, 6, $40 acres in Cabell, 26,-
500 acres in Jackson, and A, COO acres in
Putnam counties, this State. In Ken
tucky there are II, 500 acres in Greenup
county, 5000 acres in Johnson and Law
Ttutt, SO,bOD III way dhi t,OOO
in Martin counties. In Lawrence
county, Ohio, there are $500 acres,
and in Fentress county, Tennessee,
"a, 900 acres. The property i4 to be de-
velOped Al once upon large scale. Mort
cages to the amount of $5,OO0,OO0 have
been made, $l,OOO,OOO being first mort.
gage bonds. So far as this State is con-
cerned the territory is of rare mineral
wealth, being in the very heart of the coal,
oil and gas regions.
A charter has been issued to the Harris
vile, Granville and Charleston Railway
Company, for the purpose of building a
road from Harrisville, in Ritchie county,
through Calhoun, Roane and Kanawha to
point near Charleston. The capital is
81, 900, 600. Among those interested in
the enterprise are NJ. p. Kimball and Creed
Collins of Pittsburg. The road will be-
long to the Pennsylvania system.
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Cbicaeo,s "social Revolution" ;"


CHICAGO, April 4.-'The United Labor
will poll not less than 3s, 900 votes to-mOr-
row, " said the socialistic organizer, Gruen-
hut to reporter tonight. Law is moth
ing else than public policy and if the ballot
done. If we make such a showing to-
morrow as to elect the socialistic Stauber
Treasurer of the city; also the west town
ticket, and six aldermen; the Supreme
Court will Overturn Gary's atrOcious
rulings in q few weeks. Then the
Anrchists will get new trial and will get
of. We don't expect less than 3S, 600
votes and we think there will be 20, 600
votes polled altogether"
Nelson, the Knight OF Labor, our candi-
date for Mayor, We don't expect to elect. He
is the weakest man on the ticket. We will
elect Stauber Treasurer and we will elect
the west town ticket aud will make hard
fight for the south town. Six aldermen
will be elected by us, and perhaps three
others. Nine-tenths of our vote will be in
the boxes before the men 90 their work,
and We have 3S, 00O votes pledged. There
are 3, 500 volunteer ticket peddlers to be
at work for US, and majority of the 5000
carpenters now on strike will he around
to help. We are in the midst of a social
revolution. There are lots of men in this
country who believe we will have to fight
yet. We are counting noses now first; we
vote and We get the number that are with
us Then We will fight"
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A Live Subject!

To he Editor Of The Register.
SIR:-The Committee on Health, and
our City Council, have shown highly
commendable spirit, in the effort they have
made to improve the sanitary condition
of the city, a. well as to add TO the comfort
of its citizens. The problem Of how to
dispose of city's waste to the best ad-
vantage is an old one-nOt yet fully
solved. The chemistry Of agriculture
will, in the near future, surmount the DIFF
ficufties which surround US now. The
conditions Of dense population, drawing
heavily on the soil for the support. OF life,
will turn to gold what we are trying to turn
to dust. In European countries the object Is
to utilize, not destroy, and 1t will not be
long till we learn the same lesson Of sci
ence, as well as thrift. But we are antic-
mating the future, and so will address
ourselves to a matter which deeply
concerns every resident Of our city
now. and will likely come
before Council for its decision at the ses-
sion to be held this evening. The selec-
ton of suitable site for the crematory Is
not so easily made as it might seem to
those who have not given thought to the
question. It is a knotty sort of subject
there is no Disgusting that fact None OF
ms crave il in our immediate neiGhbOrhoOd
would u y Id prefer to have it~-well, say mile
ar 90 away. Under he most favorable
surroundings and appliance the mature d
the case makes il a nuisance. Would L
not, then, be the wisest course--attended
with the least expense 10 the city-to just
let the furnace glow where it isF BY the
close of the season we will all know more
of its working operations; perhaps 1t can
be improved. AT any rate it looks ike
the right thing to do-like business sense
Many of our people think just like The
writer of this article, and the plan OF let.
ting pretty well alone Is always a safe one.
The haul is not so bad; vas over 1t TO-
day. You can't get al the nice things IN
town Just next door 10 you, and so let the
crematory stay on the hill. CLIMAX.
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THOUSANDS STRIKE.
The Chicago Carpenters Go Out for Fews :
Hours and More Pay. -

The Chicago Carpenters Go Out for Fewe
Hours and More Pay. So.
CHICAGO, April 4.-0yer SIX thousan
carpenters went out on n strike this morn
ing.
They have resolved that nothing shall
he done in their line until all the bosses,
or at least the great majority Of them, have
aeeeded TO their demands-eia hours pei
day and 35 cents per hour. Thus far only
ninety employers have expressed willing,
ness to come to terms with the men, while
the 300 other bosses have either positively
refused or kept silent.
Although the prospects are not as bright
as had been expected, the strikers declare
that they will remain out to q man until
they win the fight The Executive Board
of the Central Organization--the United
Carpenters Council-remained in session
all day to manage the strike.
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Wonderful Cures.

w. D. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggists of Rome, Ca, say We have
been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery,
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica
Salye Tor two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell so well, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these
remedies in this city. Several cases Of pro
nounced consumption have been entirely
cured by use of few bottles OF DIR. Kings
New Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitters. We guarantee them al
ways. Sold by Logan x Co.
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As.ociated Press Account.

DETROIT, MICH, April 4.-Electors to-
day cast their ballots on two justices OF
the Supreme Court, two regents oil the
State University and two amendments to
the constitution, besides for county Oh
ficers. The amendments were for the IN
crease of the salaries Of state officers and
the prohibition of the liquor traffic. Both
the liquor and the anti-liquor men have
worked hard, lively campaign being the
result. An important factor IN the hght
has been the temperance element that
doubted the effectiveness of prohlbitoTy
legislation. Owing to the energetic working
for and against the prohibition amend
ment, a very full vote was polled, this be-
ing particularly true in the southern part
of the State. In the upper peninsula snow
fell to the depth of from two to four feet,
and very materially interierred with the
vote. Generally, the day was quiet, al
though in few places trouble between
Prohibitionists and ProhibitiOnists
was reported. Women have been present
at the polls all day working for the amend
ment. SO far as reported at 10 o'clock
the prohibition amendment is strong ly OPP
posed in the cities, but the country polls
seem likely to overcome this.
1t is almost an impossibility 10 give
definite returns tonight. All reports so
far received are scattered and incomplete
However, enough is known TO show that
the Republicans have elected their State
ticket by safe plurality. The Tribune
claims a plurality Of not less than
1000. As to the amendments later re-
turns seem to make the adoption OF both
assured. The vote on the prohibition
has been very heavy, and the
anti-liquor element has apparently gained
the victory. There being no basis on
which to figure, no estimates can be given.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
THE CASE or COOK.
His Examination Continued Before the
United states Cotnn,IssioaeE.

United states COtnmIssiopeE.
The examination Of Bennett Cook,
charged with psrsonating y United States
internal revenue officer, was continued he.
fore COInmiasiOner forbes yesterday Giter.
noon at o'clOck. The Rrst witness was
Hiram AIdridgs Defendant had told wit
nesB be was q government Osfieer IN the
~ venue 1ervice and showed a badgc.
+. II. AlHge testified chat be had met
Cook on q train Defendant hid lIadgn
su6 gaiT Of handouts Ia bis poSeslon,
and told witness be was United State
ufaceF
Nellie Martin tesiBel tbgt Cpnk 1Id
been at her boase ltti intT, wearing q
bAdge md having PiT Of hgndaIhs 10
lis poe ession. He told her bf could dr-
raand nd make beE Idy t.S lar not hay-
ing her license put up lie boaght bsef In
The h1use, but paid tor IL. WitIAnr psi
him no money.
Tm belriDg was then adiomnsd Until
Wedussday afternoon 81 3 o'elOcf, VheA
farther evidence viii b. ldduceh.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05

AN interview with Senator HESSA is
published this morning in which the Sen
ator gives his view of the probable con-
structiOn of the Inter State Commerce law,
especially as to the long and short haul
clause, about which there is sOmuch diver
sity of opinion. Mr.. KENNA thinks Presi-
dent CLEVELAND will certainly be the
Democratic nominee in lsSS. He also
expresses himself again upon the Sena-
torial situation in West Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
Weston Licenses Saloons.

Special Telegram 10 he Register.
WESTON, W. VA, April LOCAL Op-
tiOn, which has for years prevailed here,
was lifted to-day The County Commits
siOners granted license 10 seven persons to
retail liquors in Weston, Council having
previously issued them permits. 1t will
have a decided effect on the business pros
poets of the town this spring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05

OVER 5000 Chicago carpenters struck
yesterday for eight hours and more pay.
OF the $50 bosses only ninety have ex-
pressed willingness to aeeede to the de-
penters in Cincinnati also struck for
shorter hours and an advance, which was
refused
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
LOOKING IuR MS WIFE.
The H,a Brsas made by - BsIisirs No.

The Hta Brsas Made by - BsIIstrs NO
man.
Yesterday William " JlsksOb, df Bel-
aire, came up 10 police beadguayt,rs siid
requested Chief Smith TO look out fOr be
wife, who, he hsid, had run sway In ibe
company Of William MuBehan 1iias Robert
Jones. Mr.. jackson said Mnnebhn bad
been boarding at his houst, wbsn he bad
succeeding In ingatiating himself Into tie
affections Of Mrs. Jackson, and finally pr
suaded her 10 run away with him. Mnne'
han il described N being aiont 3 feet 6 or
Z inches high, dark curly Lair, black
moustaehe, and dressed in pepper add
salt suit Mrs. jackson Is a small woman,
with hazel eyes, and Was dressed In DARK
calico dress and black cloak. II is sup.
posed the couple skipped for Ttssburgh.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05

A SINGULAR problem is presented to the
boomers of Chattanooga. Hundreds of
poor families are being turned out OF house
and home to make loom for Improvements
and are left to wander the streets because
there is not a single dwelling to rent in
the town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05

IL is said that the walls of Honolulu
are covered with hand-bills, in Chinese,
offering a reward of S., OOO for the head of
King KALAKAUA, and that the guards
have been doubled about the palace in
consequence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05

THE Board of County Commissioners
yesterday reelected Coroner J. W.
SCHULTzE, the present Republican ineum-
bent, and made the annual appropriation
for county roads and bridges, $40, 325,
50, 900 less than for last year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
IndIanapoIis n; Cincinnati 20,

CINCINNATI, o., April 4.-The game
between the Indianapolis League club and
the Cincinnati Association team was wit
messed by $4,000 people to-day, The
weather was raw and windy, and good
playing was nexttO impossible. Score:
indianapolis. D y D = 0 IL
Cincinnatis...............S2 , 90
Earned, Cincinnati 13, indianapolis 6;
home runs, Denny l, GlssscOek l.
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Ordered to Destroy German Flags.

PARIS, April A. German agents are
making domiciliary visits in the Reichs-
land, with the object of discovering any
documents that would show their posses
sOrs' connection with the Deroulede
League. Orders have been given by the
German authorities to destroy the French
tri-color flags preserved in the provincial
mairies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05

The Republican Council caucus, after
wandering around last night looking for
place to whisper in, ensconced themselves
in a quiet corner and nominated Nj. K.
WOLF As member of the Board of Police
and Fire Commissioners to succeed JOSEPH
SPIEDEL. resigned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
Rnnl1len,a ArnIca Salye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblalns,
Corns and all the Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
IL is guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Logan Il Co.
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The JournnlIsts ars Indignant.

MADRID, April An consequence OF
the finding of a case of gunpowder, with a
cartridge aud fuse attached, in the door
way of his bureau, the President Of the
Cortes has cancelled all cards Of admission
to the Parliament buildings held by jour
nalists, both foreign and native. The news
paper men are very indignant at this ac'
tinn
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pilas rnrad hr IIehir Co.,s Arnicated

Piles Cured by Llebig Co.'S Arnicated
Extract of Witch Hazel. Professor E. NJ.
Hale, NJ. D., Ii. D., Of the Chicago Med
ical College, says: ''It has extraordinary
power over this disease" Professor Sid
ney Ringer, of the University Medical Col
lege, London, says: II have found it sim
gnlarly successful" Beware of Worthless
limitations. Also cures Rheumatism, Ca
tarrh, Neuralgia and Female Suferings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
AT CINCINNATI.
Interesting and SurpI islng Returns-Lab0r
Party Draws Republican Votes.

Interesting and Surprising Keturhs-laDOr
Party Draws Republican Votes.
CINCINNATI, o., April 4.-The most in
tcresting, uncertain and surprising elec-
ton for years was that of to-day. At this
writing, 9p. m., the best experts in fore
casting results are at a loss, and give their
estimates with many reservations to cover
returns. The uncertainty all arises from
the unexpectedly large vote for the Labor
party, and from its queer distribution. 1t
was at first thought that this party would
draw its strength from the Democrats
more than from the Republicans, but
returns now i'll show heavy drafts in
Republican districts, especially in the
German quarter. The Eleventh ward, a
German ward, hitherto Republican
stronghold, has been carried to-day by the
labor party. There are 165 precincts in
the city; of these "a have been heard from,
and they show Republican loss of 476
on the vote for Comptroller n year ago
when the Republican majority was +, $50
Assuming that the same rate Of loss will
be maintained in the precincts yet to be
heard from, the Republican candidate for
Mayor will be elected by a plurality of
about four thousand. But as before hint
ed it is unsafe to make estimates, the vote
SO irregular. The relative aggregate vote
Of the first ~ precincts is as follows:
Smith, Republican, 2,573; Matson, Demo
crat, |, 365; Stevenson. Labor, 1,697. The
election was carried on in perfectly good
order.
IL p. m.-The Board of Elections has
Just completed footing on the head of the
ticket, which shows W. II. Stevenson, the
labor candidate for Mayor, to be elected
by ten votes. The figures are: Stevenson,
II, 414; Smith, Republican, II, 404; MatsOn,
Democrat, IL, SAT. They have returns from
all the precincts in the city. OF course
with such result, the official count will
have to I've awaited for the real verdict
An inspection o. the vote indicates that
the remainder OF the ticket will be Repub-
lican, except Judge Of the police court.
IT WAS MISTAKE
1925 \. M.-The labor men are shouting
at their headquarters and on the streets in
honor of their victory. The Board OF
Electors has revised its computation and
finds a mistake which shows that Smith,
Republican, is elected by over 600 ma
jority.
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HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE
In Epilepsy.

DR.. A. l.. Turner, Head Physician,
Bloomsbury Sanitarium, Philadelphia, Pa,
says: Have prescribed it in several hun
dred cases Of epilepsy, and always with
good results. As an adjunct to the re,
operative powers of the nervous system
know of nothing to equal it."
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st of the successful candidates

For Mayor, DIR. W. J. O'Ccnnell, our
present postmaster; for Marshal, F. P.
McSherry, Clerk, ]. ]. Kelly; Treasurer,
b. Heron, Street Commissioner, E. Null
holland; Couneil, James Moody, J. ID.
Jones, John Leonard, Benjamin Pettybone,
Dennis Mitchell and James Murphy; as
SCISSOR, W. B. Maxwell
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Cincinnati Printers Demand AZ Cen,

CINCINNATI, April 5.-The Typosraph-
ical Union at a meeting held yesterday de-
cided to advance the price of composition
on morning newspapers to 45 cents per
thousand, and notified the newspapers
that the new rate would take effect at g
o'clock this morning. The proprietors
have not yet taken any action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05

THE usual treatment of eatarrh is very
unsatisfactory, as thousands Of despairing
patients can testify. On this point q
trustworthy medical writer says: Proper
local treatment is positively necessary to
success, but many, if not most of the rem
edies in general use by physicians, afford
but temporary benefit. A cure certainly
cannot be expected from snuffs, powders,
douehes and washes" Ely's Cream Balm
is remedy which combines the important
requisites Of quick action, specific curative
power, with perfect safety and pleasant
Ness to the patieuk
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Games at Memphis.

MEMHIs, April 4.-The Chicago base
ball club arrived from Hot Springs last
night and play with Memphis tomorrow,
leaving here late in the evening for st.
Louis. The Detroits play four games here,
commencing WcdnesdsG
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Reagan's Successor.

PALESTINE, TEX, April 4.-Col. VIM.
II. Martin, the Democratic nominee, was
to-day elected to Congress from this the
Second district, to fill the unexpired term
of John B. Reagan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05
BASE BALL.
Philadelphia 10. Athletics g.

PHILADELPHIA, April 4.-The Athletic
and Philadelphia clubs played the first OF
series of games for the local champion
ship to-day. Both clubs felded we'll, but
the League team out batted the Associa-
ton club. Fogarty and Milligan each
made home runs on the ninth inning, by
batting balls over the lett field fence. The
attendance was 9, 1893. Score.
Philadelphias. .........-O D 3 ! o. = 2-lO
Athletics ..................O 0 D D D D .
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Eleven hundred Carpenters on strtke.

CINCINNATI, April 4. 4.-Nearly !, 100 car.
penters went out on strike to-day for nine
hours a day for S. and eight hours on
Saturday. 1t is said the last demand is
the one the employers refuse to yield.
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swept AWAY by a Flood.

INGERsOLI, ONT, April 4-King's mill
dana was carried away by spring freshet
this morning A tenement house, Occu-
pied by four families, was swept away by
the Hood and wrecked. John Bowman and
his daughter, 4 young man named John
Mclean, child whose name is unknown,
were drowned, and u man named Laird
and hiN Ndaughter are missing.
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Democrats Carry EvervtbIpr.

CLEVELAND, O., April 4.-The election
in Cleveland to-day for municipal officers
was a surprise to the Republicans. The
entire Democratic ticket headed by B. D.
BabcOck, the candidate for mayor, was
elected by about 1900 majority.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-05

cpcctH 1uegTuM 10 uae heeQtAef.
MINGO JUNCTION, o., April A grand
Democratic triumph. The election passed
off quietly. The Democrats carried every
thing but one Councilman. Following is
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NEWS AND COMMENT.
THE WEATHER.

For West Yiuginis, colder, fair weather, sta
tiousry temperature westerly winds becoming
variable.
For Western Pennsylvania. fair weather, slight
in the temperature, northweSterly winds, bseOm-
ing variable